Fiction

Amity, by Nathan Harris

Book-loving, risk-averse Coleman journeys from New Orleans to Mexico in 1866 to find his sister, June, and the greedy patriarch who once enslaved them. Vivid, evocative, and thoughtful, Nathan Harris’ story of courage and character is an absolute winner.

Why We Wrote This

So many books, so little time. We’ve taken some of the guesswork out of picking new books by culling through the last 12 months of the Monitor's 10 best books. We hope you’ll find opportunities, whether traveling, waiting in line, or sitting in a quiet spot, to savor the joys of reading.

Isola, by Allegra Goodman

Allegra Goodman’s novel follows the story of real-life French noblewoman Marguerite de la Rocque de Roberval in 1542. Orphaned at 3 years old and robbed of her fortune,

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